AR 623-3 — Evaluation Reporting System
AR 623-3 governs Army evaluation reports, support forms, and the Evaluation Reporting System.
- Publication number: AR 623-3
- Title: EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM
- Date: 02/14/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 623-3 covers officer, noncommissioned officer, and academic evaluation reports, including rating chains, counseling, and report submission. It establishes requirements for mandatory and optional reports, referred reports, modifications, redress, and appeals.
Applies to: This chapter governs evaluation principles for Regular Army, USAR, and ARNG Soldiers.
Topics covered
- Evaluation Reporting System
- Officer evaluation reports
- Noncommissioned officer evaluation reports
- Academic evaluation reports
- Rating chains
- Mandatory evaluation reports
- Evaluation report appeals
Questions and answers
How long must a Soldier serve under the same rater to receive an OER or NCOER?
Normally, to be eligible for an OER or NCOER, a Soldier will complete 90 calendar days in the same position under the same rater. (paragraph 2-10)
When can evaluation reports be submitted?
Evaluation reports (OERs and NCOERs) will not be submitted unless authorized by this regulation or directed by HQDA. (paragraph 3-2)
What is required for an exception to policy for designating rating officials?
Any HQDA-approved exception to rating officials must be cited in published rating schemes. (paragraph 1-1)
What evidence is required to amend an evaluation report?
The burden of proof rests with the appellant. (paragraph 4-11)
How are Service school academic evaluation reports used?
DA Form 1059 and DA Form 1059 2 are used, as applicable, to report the performance of students attending Army schools, DoD schools, USAR and ARNG schools, NCO academies, allied nation schools, and Reserve Component (RC) chaplain candidates for inactive duty training (IDT), as well as formal schooling as prescribed below. (paragraph 3-50)